A classified U.S. intelligence operation reportedly obtained a microwave weapon that may explain the mysterious brain injuries known as Havana Syndrome, CBS News reports.
Since at least 2016, diplomats, intelligence officers, and military personnel have reported debilitating neurological symptoms, including vertigo, memory loss, intense pressure in the head, and pain. For years, federal agencies often dismissed the injuries as environmental, psychosomatic, or mass hysteria, despite mounting evidence from victims.
According to confidential sources, U.S. agents purchased the weapon from a Russian criminal network in 2024. Described as portable, concealable, and silent, the device allegedly uses pulsed microwave radiation to create neurological effects without generating heat. Tests on rats and sheep at a U.S. military lab reportedly produced injuries consistent with those observed in human victims.
Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and other victims expressed frustration over years of disbelief, with some calling it a “massive cover-up.” The Biden administration reportedly recognized the severity of the injuries, privately meeting victims and acknowledging the weapon’s plausibility, though a public statement was never released.
Experts, including Stanford University professor Dr. David Relman, note that decades of Russian research support the potential use of pulsed microwave energy to affect human neurological function. Classified security camera footage reportedly shows victims suddenly incapacitated in public spaces, including embassy grounds and restaurants abroad.
The Department of Defense declined to comment, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence stated that a comprehensive review of anomalous health incidents is ongoing.
Victims call for acknowledgment and accountability, suggesting recognition akin to military honors to reflect the sacrifices made while serving the United States.
